PR benefits large constituencies, says Sinn FeinSinn Féin has called for the re-introduction of six and seven-seat Dáil constituencies to prevent the "dilution" of proportional…Fri Oct 22 2004 - 01:00
Abbey Theatre to move from existing siteRebuilding the Abbey Theatre on its current site would have cost €50 million, according to the Minister for the Arts.Thu Oct 21 2004 - 01:00
Diplomatic relations with Burma put on holdPlans to establish diplomatic relations with Burma have been put on hold because of the failure of its military junta to release…Thu Oct 21 2004 - 01:00
No quick-fix solutions to reform, says TanaisteThe Tánaiste has promised to bring forward a package of reforms to improve the experience of all patients using the health service…Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
Kenny condemns 'filth' in hospitalsThe standards of cleanliness in hospitals range from "outright filth" to "revolting", the Fine Gael leader claimed in the Dáil…Wed Oct 20 2004 - 01:00
Harney to discuss A&E with hospitals' executivesThe Tánaiste will today meet the chief executives of the Dublin hospitals to discuss accident and emergency services, one of …Wed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00
Nigerian women's campaigner gets stay on deportation orderA Nigerian campaigner against female genital mutilation is to be given a stay of six months on a deportation order against her…Wed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00
Sixteen weeks' leave for adoptive mothersWomen who adopt children will have their maternity leave increased to 16 weeks under legislation introduced in the Dáil yesterday…Wed Oct 13 2004 - 01:00
Agreement reached to remove controversial barrier at DunsinkThe controversial barrier at Dunsink Lane in Finglas, Dublin, is to be removed under an agreement reached between Travellers' …Tue Oct 12 2004 - 01:00
Some Leinster House smokers not happy with their new outdoor 'cage'A new outdoor shelter for smokers at Leinster House has provoked a mixed reaction from TDs who are addicted to the tobacco habit…Sat Oct 09 2004 - 01:00
Curfew change for children in pubs in summerChildren under the age of 18 will be allowed into licensed premises for an extra hour at night during the summer months, the …Fri Oct 08 2004 - 01:00
Aer Lingus buyout is not the solution, says AhernAer Lingus and Ryanair are the only two airlines in the world, and especially in Europe, making profits, according to the Taoiseach…Thu Oct 07 2004 - 01:00
Ahern rules out change to presidency systemRequirements for candidates to run for the presidency are "too easy" and the Taoiseach does not see "any justification" for changing…Thu Oct 07 2004 - 01:00
Ahern apologises for McDaid mix-upThe Taoiseach has apologised to the Dáil for any confusion over the resignation of Minister of State, Dr Jim McDaid.Thu Oct 07 2004 - 01:00
Gift of €9,000 watches called 'inappropriate'The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has described as inappropriate, the presentation of Cartier watches by the former chairman of Aer Rianta…Wed Oct 06 2004 - 01:00
Taoiseach deflects questions on Brennan demotionThe Taoiseach has acknowledged that the position of Minister of State Mr Conor Lenihan was "regularised" only after yesterday…Wed Oct 06 2004 - 01:00
FG Bill on imprisonment of debtors rejectedUp to 50 people a day are sent to jail for non-payment of fines or debts, costing more than it would to keep them in the Shelbourne…Fri Oct 01 2004 - 01:00
Over 18,400 FOI requests made last yearPublic bodies received more than 18,400 Freedom of Information requests last year with more than 50 per cent going to the Departments…Wed Sept 01 2004 - 01:00
Summer of four seasons' weatherAlthough it was the wettest August on the east coast for 16 years, and up to seven years in most other places, the sunshine between…Wed Sept 01 2004 - 01:00
'Chapter One' wins five awardsChapter One restaurant in Dublin had a virtual clean sweep in the Food & Wine magazine Restaurant of the Year awards, winning…Tue Aug 31 2004 - 01:00
Health board searches for carers to foster young asylum seekersA major recruitment campaign is under way for carers to foster underage asylum-seekers in the Dublin metropolitan area.Mon Aug 30 2004 - 01:00
Sudan accused of punishing people who report abusesSUDAN: The Sudanese government is trying to silence those who speak out about abuses in the stricken Darfur region, according…Wed Aug 25 2004 - 01:00
Dead woman was recovering drug addictThe 19-year-old woman whose body was discovered at a derelict house in Co Kildare had been recovering from an addiction to drugs…Tue Aug 24 2004 - 01:00
Woman's death 'suspicious'Gardaí last night continued to describe the death of a woman whose body was found in Co Kildare as "suspicious", and they renewed…Mon Aug 23 2004 - 01:00
Ahern 'flunked' Cabinet test says strategistParnell Summer School: The Taoiseach "flunked" the test of choosing his second Cabinet in June 2002 after the general election…Sat Aug 21 2004 - 01:00
Donaldson says peace talks will focus on IRAParnell Summer School: The focus of the peace talks in September will be very much on the IRA giving up weapons and going out…Sat Aug 21 2004 - 01:00
Author argues Abbey history is one of not challenging StateParnell Summer School The Abbey Theatre has historically been elitist, anti-nationalist and anti-republican, and its plays critiqued…Fri Aug 20 2004 - 01:00
Ireland should come back to BallyjamesduffParnell Summer School: Ireland needs to look to Ballyjamesduff and Ballaghaderreen as much as it does to Boston or Berlin, the…Thu Aug 19 2004 - 01:00
Motor group fears asbestos-related claimsAn international motor components manufacturer has advertised in Ireland and more than 40 other countries to alert stakeholders…Wed Aug 18 2004 - 01:00
Archer's garage rebuilt after razingFive years after it was illegally demolished on a bank holiday weekend, Archer's garage on Fenian Street in Dublin has finally…Mon Aug 09 2004 - 01:00
Man who died walking on Mount Brandon is namedA man who died from a suspected heart attack while hillwalking on Mount Brandon in Co Kerry has been named as Mr John Gill (51…Wed Aug 04 2004 - 01:00
Reduction in fuel taxes urged as crude hits record highsThere have been renewed calls for a reduction in fuel taxes, following new highs in the price of oil on fears of supply shortages…Wed Aug 04 2004 - 01:00
Body of man found in Lough SheelinThe 26-year-old man whose body was recovered yesterday from Lough Sheelin on the Cavan-Meath border has been named as Mr Kenneth…Tue Aug 03 2004 - 01:00
Burke gets five weeks to file statement of claimLawyers for former Fianna Fáil minister Mr Ray Burke have been given five weeks by the High Court to make a statement of claim…Sat Jul 24 2004 - 01:00
Inquiry into stud farm tax breaksThe European Commission has confirmed it is investigating Ireland's tax exemption scheme for horse breedingSat Jul 24 2004 - 01:00
Sudan may get deadline over DarfurSUDAN: A 30-day deadline could be set by the international community for the Sudanese authorities to crack down on its Janjaweed…Sat Jul 24 2004 - 01:00
Noisy frank exchanges between Kitt and 'Mr Smile 'SUDAN: The was neither genocide nor ethnic cleansing, but there was urgent humanitarian need, Sudan's foreign minister, Dr Mustafa…Mon Jul 19 2004 - 01:00
Call to delay rent scheme changeA call has been made for the Government to delay rent supplement changes announced this week, until local authorities are given…Fri Jul 09 2004 - 01:00
Ahern says IMO rosters suggestion 'baloney'Dail Report: The Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, has described as "baloney", the "suggestion" of the Irish Medical Organisation that doctors…Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
€1.3m spending cap for presidential hopefulsThe Dáil has agreed a €1.3 million spending limit for candidates in the presidential election, if there is one.Thu Jul 08 2004 - 01:00
Labour queries terms of Aer Rianta break-upDáil Report: As the Dáil passed the State Airports Bill to allow for the break-up of Aer Rianta by 60 votes to 53 despite trenchant…Wed Jul 07 2004 - 01:00
Concern voiced over Aer Lingus buy-outThe Aer Lingus management buy- out proposal will be considered as part of the ongoing debate on the ownership of the airline …Wed Jul 07 2004 - 01:00
Dragon draws crowds to Kildare 'wonderland'It's not Disney. It's not a theme park - definitely not if you're looking for high roller-coaster rides.Mon Jul 05 2004 - 01:00
NI parties 'up for doing what's necessary' for deal, says AhernPolitical parties in Northern Ireland are "up for" doing what is necessary to reach a deal, the Taoiseach has told the DáilThu Jul 01 2004 - 01:00
Allen admitted he forged letter, says TaoiseachFormer minister of state Mr Lorcan Allen has admitted he was "totally guilty" of forging the letter he sent to constituents with…Thu Jul 01 2004 - 01:00
Metro cost cannot be justified, says AhernThe cost of installing an underground metro system for Dublin cannot be justified over other State priorities, according to the…Thu Jul 01 2004 - 01:00
FG urges contact with Chirac over EU postThe Fine Gael leader, Mr Enda Kenny, has called for contact to be made with French President Jacques Chirac about his objection…Fri Jun 25 2004 - 01:00
Bill will compel landlords to registerLandlords will be forced to register their rental properties with local authorities under legislation debated in the Dáil yesterday…Fri Jun 25 2004 - 01:00
Harney denies conflict of interests over air policyThe Tánaiste, Ms Harney, has denied any conflict of interest between her party's policies on air transport and donations from…Fri Jun 25 2004 - 01:00
Suspension for Stagg after latest Labour rowLabour's chief whip Mr Emmet Stagg was suspended from the Dáil yesterday when he refused to withdraw allegations against the …Thu Jun 24 2004 - 01:00
